SkillBridge - SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2/3

Northrop Grumman • , SD

13d • $46 - $48 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector is seeking an SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2 or SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3 to join its Flight Operations organization at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. The opportunity is contingent on program funding, and the start date will be determined after funding confirmation.

This position is offered through Northrop Grumman’s Department of Defense-approved SkillBridge Program. Eligible service members can gain civilian work experience during the final six months of military service, for up to 180 days. Participants receive no compensation from Northrop Grumman and continue to receive their military compensation and benefits. The program provides hands-on, on-the-job training on a schedule equivalent to 40 hours per week, professional development, leadership networking, and training related to company principles, history, customer engagement, products and services, and job responsibilities. The program is intended to provide experience that may lead to a full-time opportunity at its conclusion.

SkillBridge participants must have served at least 180 days on active duty, be within 12 months of separation or retirement, expect an honorable discharge, have completed service TAPS/TGPS, have participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months, and obtain written authorization from their Unit Commander before starting.

The mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft and engine systems; diagnoses malfunctions; and performs maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of aircraft systems in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations. The role also maintains customer-required records, manuals, and inspection forms, and provides on-the-job training to customer personnel as needed.

Requirements

• SCA Aircraft Mechanic 2: High school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of civilian or military aviation maintenance experience.
• SCA Aircraft Mechanic 3: High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of civilian or military aviation maintenance experience.
• Able and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Willing to travel to various locations for at least 24 weeks of initial training before relocating to the permanent location.
• Able and willing to work year-round on an aircraft flightline across all three shifts and on weekend duty.
• Able to obtain and maintain Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) certification and enrollment within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Able to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access required for the position before starting.
• SkillBridge participants must have served at least 180 days on active duty, be within 12 months of separation or retirement, expect an honorable discharge, have completed TAPS/TGPS, have participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months, and secure written Unit Commander authorization before beginning the program.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• USAF or equivalent experience as an Airframe & Powerplant General mechanic.
• USAF or equivalent experience as a Hydraulics Mechanic.
• USAF or equivalent experience as a Flightline Jet Engine Mechanic.
• USAF or equivalent experience as a Fuels Systems Mechanic.
• USAF or equivalent experience as an Egress Systems Mechanic.
• USAF or equivalent experience in back shop Armament Systems Mechanic work.
• USAF or equivalent experience in Low Observables Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and service aircraft and engine systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance, disassembly, rework, repair, replacement, reassembly, or adjustment of aircraft systems according to technical specifications, engineering instructions, and FAA regulations.
• Maintain customer-required records, manuals, and inspection forms.
• Provide on-the-job training to customer personnel according to customer needs.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED